San Jose Building Permits & Contractor Leads

5,144 indexed permits · 2,639 active contractors · 4,420 code violations · San Jose, California.

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5,144
Indexed Permits
2,639
Active Contractors
4,420
Code Violations
1,735
Property Owners
631
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San Jose had 1872 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 1327 hvac, 244 roofing and 170 solar. The average project value is $306,968.

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2025-10-01 Violation 321 N 12th St, San Jose CA 95112-3335 Kitchen & bathroom flooring wood have gaps and lifting tripping hazard OPEN
2025-10-01 Violation 502 S 4th St, San Jose CA 95112-5768 #9 CEILING CAVED IN, BLACK MOLD IN THE BATHROOM OPEN
2025-10-01 Violation 396 Keyes St, San Jose CA 95112-3911 BAR IS OPERATING AFTER 2AM, LIGHTS IN THE PROPERTY TOO BRIGHT, TRASH ALL OVER TH… OPEN
2025-09-30 Violation 2498 Clyda Dr, San Jose CA 95116-3711 THE BACK YARD IS 80 % FILLED WITH GARBAGE AND THERE ARE INOP CARS ON DIRT OPEN
2025-09-30 Violation 1532 Moorpark Ave, San Jose CA 95128-2897 2025 MH ROUTINE INSPECTION - ROP #1357787 - TIER III - UNITS: 2 OUT OF 4 OPEN
2025-09-30 Violation 2080 Marlboro Ct, San Jose CA 95128-5032 2025 MH ROUTINE INSPECTION - ROP #1355645 - TIER III - UNITS: 8 OUT OF 16 OPEN
2025-09-30 Violation 397 S Buena Vista Ave, San Jose CA 95126-3208 2025 MH ROUTINE INSPECTION - ROP #1376060 - TIER III - UNITS: 5 OUT OF 10 OPEN
2025-09-30 Violation 2065 Marlboro Ct, San Jose CA 95128-5031 2025 MH ROUTINE INSPECTION - ROP #1355644 - TIER III - UNITS: 8 OUT OF 16 OPEN
2025-09-30 Violation 1518 Moorpark Ave, San Jose CA 95128-2895 2025 MH ROUTINE INSPECTION - ROP #1357792 - TIER III - UNITS 2 OUT OF 4 OPEN
2025-09-30 Violation 510 Chiechi Ave, San Jose CA 95126-3304 2025 MH ROUTINE INSPECTION - ROP #1354593 - TIER III - UNITS: 5 OUT OF 10 OPEN
2025-09-30 Violation 6848 Moselle Dr, San Jose CA 95119-1846 REMOVED 2 TREES FROM THE FRONT YARD PAVING THE FRONT YARD 100% NO PERMITS ON FIL… OPEN
2025-09-30 Violation 908 College Dr, San Jose CA 95128-3663 2025 MH ROUTINE INSPECTION - ROP #1353485 - TIER III - UNITS: 7 OUT OF 14 (BP) OPEN
2025-09-29 Violation 2565 Alvin Ave, San Jose CA MH TIER III ROUTINE INSPECTION OPEN
2025-09-29 Violation 2557 Alvin Ave, San Jose CA 95121-1652 MH TIER III ROUTINE INSPECTION OPEN
2025-09-29 Violation 1023 Thelma Way, San Jose CA 95122-3151 Porta potty in the front yard, removed a tree, leftover trash and building mater… OPEN
2025-09-29 Violation 2585 Alvin Ave, San Jose CA 95121-1652 MH TIER III ROUTINE INSPECTION OPEN
2025-09-29 Violation 2581 Alvin Ave, San Jose CA MH TIER III ROUTINE INSPECTION OPEN
2025-09-29 Violation 1739 Mclaughlin Ave, San Jose CA 95122-2938 MH TIER III ROUTINE INSPECTION 2025; ROP 1354665 OPEN
2025-09-29 Violation 3175 Locke Dr, San Jose CA 95111-1320 MH TIER III ROUTINE INSPECTION OPEN
2025-09-29 Violation 1021 Laureldale Ln, San Jose CA 95136-1621 TWO TREES IN BACK YARD CUT WITHOUT PERMITS OPEN
2025-09-29 Violation 3718 Caravella Dr, San Jose CA 95117-3404 construction on the property no permits on file OPEN
2025-09-29 Violation 855 E San Antonio St, San Jose CA 95116-2750 BED BUG INFESTATION IN AN UNLICENSED BOARDING FACILITY OPEN
2025-09-29 Violation 2575 Alvin Ave, San Jose CA MH TIER III ROUTINE INSPECTION OPEN
2025-09-29 Violation 1258 Mace Dr, San Jose CA 95127-4405 ILLEGAL ADU WITH NO HEATING OR COOLING OPEN
2025-09-29 Violation 2561 Alvin Ave, San Jose CA MH TIER III ROUTINE INSPECTION OPEN
2025-09-29 Violation 1204 S 2nd St, San Jose CA 95112-5916 MH TIER III ROUTINE INSPECTION OPEN
2025-09-29 Violation 3232 Stephanie Ct, San Jose CA 95132-1948 2 unpermitted bedrooms with electrical modifications and illegal occupancy/room… OPEN
2025-09-29 Violation 553 Branham Lane East, San Jose CA 95111-2849 #1 FRONT DOOR DOESNT OPEN OR CLOSE PROPERLY, BATHROOM CEILING HAS MOLD AND POTEN… OPEN
2025-09-29 Violation 3756 Marchant Dr, San Jose CA 95127-3634 DUG DEEP TRENCHES AND TOOK OUT GARAGE DOOR AND PUT NEW WINDOWS OPEN
2025-09-28 Violation 2217 Quimby Rd, San Jose CA 95122-0000 OSA INSPECTION FRESCO MARKET 2217 QUIMBY RD OPEN
2025-09-26 Violation 4312 Albany Dr, San Jose CA #M168 ROACH INFESTATION OPEN
2025-09-26 Violation 3040 David Ave, San Jose CA 95128-4470 FIRE DAMAGE OPEN
2025-09-26 Violation 5701 Almaden Rd, San Jose CA 95118-3629 REMOVED GRASS AREA TO ADD ADDITION PARKING SPACE W/O PERMITS OPEN
2025-09-25 Violation 1335 Blossom Hill Rd, San Jose CA 95118 ELEGANCE SPA - MB PERMIT APP (NEW) OPEN
2025-09-25 Violation 1018 Almaden Ave, San Jose CA 95110-3337 VACANT LOT, UNSECURED FENCING, SOLID WASTE, OV PRESENT OPEN
2025-09-25 Violation 580 Avalani Ave, San Jose CA 95133-2120 E3 EMERGENCY: DECK-BALONY OPEN
2025-09-25 Violation 2094 Forest Ave, San Jose CA 95128 2025 MH ROUTINE INSPECTION - ROP 1358654 TIER 2 (X28 OF 109) OPEN
2025-09-25 Violation 2328 Bikini Ave, San Jose CA 95122-3013 UNPERMITTED REMOVAL OF RETAINING WALL, POSSIBLE ILLEGAL STRUCTURES ADDED TO THE … OPEN
2025-09-25 Violation 1016 Almaden Ave, San Jose CA 95110-3337 VACANT LOT WITH TRASH AND DEBRIS, OV, UNSECURED. 1/12/26 CP 2 ADDED THEY ARE RUN… OPEN
2025-09-25 Violation 1655 Clovis Ave, San Jose CA 95124-6301 Operating a flooring business out of the home people coming in and out.Grey Chev… OPEN
2025-09-24 Violation 1432 Dubert Ln, San Jose CA 95122-2850 2025 CDBG Project Hope Enhance ROP: 1355084 TIER III. 4 Units. OPEN
2025-09-24 Violation 6562 Gardenoak Ct, San Jose CA 95120-4510 VACANT HOUSE WITH OVERGROWN VEGETATION AND ATTRACTING PESTS OPEN
2025-09-24 Violation 630 S 5th St, San Jose CA 95112-5639 UNIT #4- MOLD ON THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE WALLS, BATHTUB IS CLOGGED, LIGHTING FL… OPEN
2025-09-24 Violation 1408 Dubert Ln, San Jose CA 95122-2844 2025 MH ROUTINE ROP 1355096; TIER III. 4 Units. OPEN
2025-09-24 Violation 1448 Dubert Ln, San Jose CA 95122-2853 2025 MH ROUTINE ROP 1355095; TIER III. 4 Units. OPEN
2025-09-24 Violation 1818 Tully Rd, San Jose CA 95122-1881 New TRL Deanna Gifts Shop OPEN
2025-09-24 Violation 1432 Dubert Ln, San Jose CA 95122-2850 2025 MH ROUTINE ROP 1355084; TIER III. 4 Units. OPEN
2025-09-24 Violation 1440 Dubert Ln, San Jose CA 95122-2851 2025 MH ROUTINE ROP 1355085; TIER III. 4 Units. OPEN
2025-09-23 Violation 2230 Stokes St, San Jose CA 95128-4261 2025 MH ROUTINE TIER 3 ROP # 1355739 (10 units)5 OPEN
2025-09-23 Violation 4116 Valerie Dr, San Jose CA 95130-0000 DISCHARGING WATER ONTO NEIGHBOR PROPERTY, DOWNSPOUT IS TIED TO NEIGHBOR ROOF SHE… OPEN
2025-09-23 Violation 1399 S Winchester Blvd 206, San Jose CA 95128 GRAFFITI OPEN
2025-09-23 Violation 15 Hawthorne Way, San Jose CA 95110-2247 REMOVAL OF EXTERIOR TILE OH HISTORIC PROPERTY 4/2/2026 CP#2 ADDED A UNPERMITTED… OPEN
2025-09-23 Violation 6763 Crystal Springs Ct, San Jose CA 95120-5625 INSTALLING A RETAINING WALL ON PROPERTY, DIGGING TO INSTALL IT OPEN
2025-09-23 Violation 65 S 11th St, San Jose CA 95112-2006 CONCRETE DUST COMING FROM YARD OCCURS SEVERAL TIMES. THERE IS ACTIVE PERMIT#2025… OPEN
2025-09-22 Violation 1144 Summertree Ct, San Jose CA 95132-2948 Backyard ADU and garage converted to rental unit. OPEN
2025-09-22 Violation 544 Page St, San Jose CA 95126-3320 MH ROUTINE 2025 SERVICE LEVEL1 ROP# 1433177(4 units)1 OPEN
2025-09-22 Violation 2107 Marlboro Ct, San Jose CA 95128-5041 MH ROUTINE 2025 SERVICE LEVEL3 ROP# 1355648 (10 units)5 OPEN
2025-09-22 Violation 1250 S 1st St, San Jose CA 95110-3428 New building is being built in the back Rv on the property with people living in… OPEN
2025-09-22 Violation 544 Page St, San Jose CA 95126-3320 MH ROUTINE 2025 SERVICE LEVEL1 ROP# 1433173(4 units)1 OPEN
2025-09-22 Violation 194 S 24th St, San Jose CA 95116-2305 Inoperable vehicles on the property parked on the lawn and blocking sidewalk, de… OPEN
2025-09-22 Violation 2085 Marlboro Ct, San Jose CA 95128-5029 MH ROUTINE 2025 SERVICE LEVEL3 ROP# 1355646 (6 units)3 OPEN
2025-09-22 Violation 3225 Cadillac Dr, San Jose CA 95117-4027 2025 MH Routine, TIER 3 ROP# 1355037, 10 units OPEN
2025-09-19 Violation 6124 Dunn Ave, San Jose CA 95123-4825 Building ADU no permits OPEN
2025-09-19 Violation 1041 De Mattei Ct, San Jose CA 95112-1603 White Box truck, white van and Black Honda Civic parked on the lawn OPEN
2025-09-19 Violation 2738 Sussex Dr, San Jose CA 95127-4048 Addition in back no permits on file, rat and roach infestation bathroom caving i… OPEN
2025-09-18 Violation 829 Leigh Ave, San Jose CA 95128-2701 E3 Non-emergency report: Stairway-walkway-rot OPEN
2025-09-18 Violation 943 Edenbury Ln, San Jose CA 95136-1410 NO HOT WATER, FLOOR IS LIFTING, TREE IN RAT INFESTED OPEN
2025-09-18 Violation 296 S 10th St, San Jose CA 95112-3611 E3 Non-Emergency Report: Rot gamage-Post-Structural OPEN
2025-09-18 Violation 1299 Leigh Ave, San Jose CA 95126-4321 UNIT #2 ROACH INFESTATION OPEN
2025-09-18 Violation 2633 Glen Farm Ct, San Jose CA 95148-2536 ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING WORK BEING DONE NO PERMITS OPEN
2025-09-18 Violation 857 Hillsdale Ave, San Jose CA 95136-1119 E3 Non Emergency Report: Decking/Top Landing OPEN
2025-09-17 Violation 2830 Burdick Way, San Jose CA 95148-2902 OPERATING A CAR SALES BUSINESS FROM THE HOME OPEN
2025-09-17 Violation 5674 Playa Del Rey 4, San Jose CA 95123-2817 #4 BED BUG INFESTATION OPEN
2025-09-17 Violation 36 Kittery Ct, San Jose CA 95139-1228 Converted existing pergola into fully enclosed sunroom with walls, windows, elec… OPEN
2025-09-17 Violation 2118 Canoas Garden Ave S, San Jose CA 95125-2106 Unpermitted lighting installed OPEN
2025-09-17 Violation 2118 Canoas Garden Ave O, San Jose CA 95125-2106 WTR HTR recently installed without permits. OPEN
2025-09-17 Violation 1548 Sundown Ln, San Jose CA 95127-4655 Built an addition in backyard no permits on file OPEN
2025-09-17 Violation 2560 Fontaine Rd, San Jose CA 95121-2131 #308 HAS NO HOT WATER OPEN
2025-09-16 Violation 902 S Bascom Ave, San Jose CA 95128-3501 BUSINESS HAS A LARGE BANNER ON TOP OF THE BUILDING WITH LARGE FLAG POLES AROUND… OPEN
2025-09-16 Violation 344 S 21st St, San Jose CA 95116-2721 ROACH INFESATION INDOOR AND OUTDOOR OPEN
2025-09-16 Violation 4294 Blackford Ave, San Jose CA 95129-2002 OVERGROWN VEGETATION, TRASH IN YARD POSSIBLE UNPERMITTED IRON FENCE (ELECTRICAL … OPEN
2025-09-15 Violation 2025 Majestic Way, San Jose CA 95132-1944 VACANT HOME WITH OVERGROWN VEGETATION, HOMELESS SEEN SITTING IN THE WEEDS OPEN
2025-09-15 Violation 2681 Milhon Ct, San Jose CA 95148-2509 INOP VEHICLES PARKED ON DRIVEWAY OPEN
2025-09-15 Violation 73 Duane St, San Jose CA 95110-2802 E3 REPORT Non-emergency repairs required OPEN
2025-09-15 Violation 3840 Monterey Rd, San Jose CA 95111 TRENCHING INSIDE THE STORE ON ISLE 3 NO PERMITS OPEN
2025-09-15 Violation 1813 Tampa Way, San Jose CA 95122-2247 UNPERMITTED ATTACHED ADU WITH 2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH, & A KITCHEN OPEN
2025-09-15 Violation 1227 Sunny Ct, San Jose CA 95116-2862 MH ROUTINE INSPECTION, TIER 1, UNITS: 3 OUT OF 31 OPEN
2025-09-15 Violation 499 N 10th St, San Jose CA 95112-3329 OBTAIN PLANNING APPROVAL AND A BUILDING PERMIT FOR THE THRU WALL AIR CONDITIONER… OPEN
2025-09-15 Violation 3424 Merrimac Dr, San Jose CA 95117-3624 INOP CRASHED CAR IN THE DRIVEWAY, FURNITURE AND GARBAGE ON THE PORCH & DRIVEWAY … OPEN
2025-09-15 Violation 5205 Prospect Rd 157, San Jose CA 95129-5111 #157 BEVMO THEY ARE CUTTING OPEN THE CONCRETE INSIDE THE STORE TO RELOCATE A SEW… OPEN
2025-09-15 Violation 598 Almaden Ave, San Jose CA 95110-2718 TRASH AND DEBRIS ON FRONT PORCH, OUTDOOR STORAGE OF FURNITURE, PPL LIVING IN WOO… OPEN
2025-09-15 Violation 314 N 7th St, San Jose CA UNIT #B MOLD ON THE BAHROOM AND BEDROOM WALLS, OUTSIDE WALLS VINES OVERGROWN AND… OPEN
2025-09-15 Violation 1143 Roewill Dr, San Jose CA 95117-3291 E3 EMERGENCY REPAIRS REQUIRED (VT Folder) OPEN
2025-09-15 Violation 3150 Mt Rainier Dr, San Jose CA 95127-4728 BATHROOM AND PATIO BUILT WITHOUT PERMITS OPEN
2025-09-12 Violation 2118 Canoas Garden Ave T, San Jose CA 95125-2106 PLUMBING AND ELECTRIAL WORK BEING DONE W/O PERMITS OPEN
2025-09-12 Violation 3399 Burgundy Dr, San Jose CA 95132-3003 OVERCROWDING (20 PPL LIVING THERE ) CP2 - ADDED 10/10/2025 - ILLEGAL GAMBLING H… OPEN
2025-09-12 Violation 1950 Farragut Way, San Jose CA 95133-1151 SJ311PSR20250815-0080 RV IN DRIVEWAY CAUSING SIGHT OBSTRUCTION OPEN
2025-09-12 Violation 1171 Shoreland Dr, San Jose CA 95122-3034 REROOF BEING DONE WITHOUT PERMITS OPEN
2025-09-12 Violation 1748 Silverwood Dr, San Jose CA 95124-3831 INOPERABLE VEHICLE BOCKING THE SIDEWALK (PREVIOUS CASE) OPEN
2025-09-11 Violation 1049 Villa Ave, San Jose CA 95126-2455 2025 MH ROUTINE INSPECTION - TIER 3 - ROP 1355742 OPEN
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Top Contractors

Most active contractors by permit volume — last 90 days of activity shown in parentheses. 15 of 25 have verified phone numbers below.

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Contractor Permits (90d) Trade Avg Value Contact
1. FUSE SERVICE INC. Ruslan… 📞 🔥 40 permits/30d Active 111 (111) HVAC - 🔒 Reveal
2. SUNRUN INC samantha Aguilar 📞 🔥 36 permits/30d Active 105 (105) Solar - 🔒 Reveal
3. TESLA ENERGY OPERATIONS Nina… 🔥 29 permits/30d Active 99 (99) Solar - Verifying…
4. REHOBOTH CONSTRUCTION GROUP BARNABAS CHOI 📞 🔥 62 permits/30d Active 98 (98) HVAC - 🔒 Reveal
5. QMERIT ELECTRIFICATION LLC MATT… 📞 🔥 12 permits/30d Active 96 (96) HVAC - 🔒 Reveal
6. ON-TIME AC & HEATING SCOTT MAMOLA 🔥 36 permits/30d Active 95 (95) HVAC - Verifying…
7. IRBIS HVAC Vadim Vechkanov 📞 🔥 20 permits/30d Active 78 (78) HVAC - 🔒 Reveal
8. MIKE COUNSIL PLUMBING LLC Mike… 📞 🔥 17 permits/30d Active 52 (52) HVAC - 🔒 Reveal
9. SV PLUMBING, INC Michael Corr 📞 2 permits/30d Active 48 (48) HVAC - 🔒 Reveal
10. FAST WATER HEATER Fast Permits 🔥 18 permits/30d Active 45 (45) HVAC - Verifying…
11. JIREH INC 📞 🔥 11 permits/30d Active 38 (38) Roofing $20,258 🔒 Reveal
12. COUNSIL, MIKE Mike Counsil 🔥 19 permits/30d Active 37 (37) HVAC - Verifying…
13. WOODS OF SAN JOSE LLC Active 35 (35) HVAC $7,759 Verifying…
14. ROOTER HERO PLUMBING Carol… 📞 🔥 11 permits/30d Active 33 (33) HVAC - 🔒 Reveal
15. ATKINSON CLIMATROLLERS INC Derek… 📞 🔥 11 permits/30d Active 31 (31) HVAC - 🔒 Reveal
16. CENTER STATE CONSTRUCTION INC 4 permits/30d Active 28 (28) HVAC - 🔒 Reveal
17. SUNRUN INC 📞 🔥 20 permits/30d Active 28 (28) HVAC $75,731 🔒 Reveal
18. RANDO AAA HVAC INC MONIQUE… 📞 8 permits/30d Active 28 (28) HVAC - 🔒 Reveal
19. THERMA TECH INC Mr Henry Elia 📞 🔥 10 permits/30d Active 27 (27) HVAC - 🔒 Reveal
20. ROBERT MOOMAU Robert Moomau 7 permits/30d Active 27 (27) HVAC - Verifying…
21. MAYO,JAMES JAMES MAYO 🔥 23 permits/30d Active 27 (27) HVAC - Verifying…
22. AIR SHARKS LLC Khaled Alsaka 📞 9 permits/30d Active 25 (25) HVAC - 🔒 Reveal
23. HARRIS, BRYAN Lorin Harris 🔥 11 permits/30d Active 23 (23) HVAC - Verifying…
24. REGAL SOLAR ELECTRIC INC. Xavier… 📞 6 permits/30d Active 22 (22) Solar - 🔒 Reveal
25. A PLUS HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING, INC Adam Pham 6 permits/30d Active 22 (22) HVAC - Verifying…

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Construction Activity in San Jose

New building permits in San Jose, California indicate upcoming construction projects. Contractors can identify subcontracting opportunities by monitoring recently issued permits for residential renovations, commercial buildouts, and new construction. Early outreach to permit holders often results in higher close rates before projects go to competitive bid.

About San Jose Building Permits

San Jose, California processes thousands of building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 5144+ San Jose building permits — updated daily from official city sources.

Every new construction project in San Jose requires a building permit before work can begin. These public records include the project address, scope of work, estimated cost, and often the general contractor's name — making them valuable leads for subcontractors looking for new projects in San Jose.

How Contractors Use San Jose Permit Data

HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers in San Jose use building permit data to find projects before they hit traditional lead services. When a new commercial buildout or residential renovation permit is filed, it signals upcoming work that needs subcontractors.

Instead of competing for shared leads on HomeAdvisor or Angi, contractors who monitor San Jose building permits can reach out to general contractors the day a permit is issued — before anyone else calls. This first-mover advantage leads to higher close rates and better project selection.

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Who pulled permits in San Jose this week?

The most active contractors filing in San Jose right now include FUSE SERVICE INC. Ruslan…, SUNRUN INC samantha Aguilar, TESLA ENERGY OPERATIONS Nina…, REHOBOTH CONSTRUCTION GROUP BARNABAS CHOI and QMERIT ELECTRIFICATION LLC MATT…. PermitGrab tracks 2,639 active contractors across the metro, with new filings indexed on every refresh.

How fresh is San Jose permit data?

Updated daily. Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, contractor name (where the source publishes it), and permit type, so a fresh row means a fresh lead.

What construction is happening in San Jose right now?

In the last 30 days, San Jose permitting activity covers 1,872 new building permits alongside 4,420 active code violations. The mix spans new construction, residential renovations, mechanical/electrical/plumbing upgrades, roof replacements, demolitions, and tenant improvements — every record is a buying signal for a different contractor or supplier persona.

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PermitGrab currently tracks 5144 building permits in San Jose, California. Data is pulled directly from the official municipal open-data source on every collection cycle and includes permit number, address, permit type, contractor, status, and estimated value where available.

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PermitGrab collects San Jose on every daemon cycle. Its municipal source is currently updated daily, so new permits appear here within 1–3 days of the source publishing them. The count above reflects the complete current record from that source.

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Real estate investors
Code violations in San Jose = motivated sellers. Out-of-state landlord + active citation = top of the wholesale call list.
Contractors & subs
Every San Jose GC who pulled a permit this week is sourcing labor and materials right now. Phone numbers included.
Home service companies
A San Jose addition or remodel signals an HVAC, plumbing, or warranty upsell window. Reach owners while the project is fresh.
Solar installers
Roof permits and electrical upgrades in San Jose are the highest-intent solar lead signals. Owner-occupant filter built in.
Insurance agents
San Jose renovations trigger updated dwelling-coverage limits. Get the address-level signal before the renewal cycle does.
Material suppliers
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